ChinaCampState ParkTrip: Aug 25, 26.
Join us on a voyage to China Camp State Park in San Rafael (birthplace of the San Francisco Bay shrimp junk Grace Quan), coinciding with the State Park’s Heritage Days Weekend. After sailing to the China Camp beach, enjoy the cultural events and celebrations and the lovely park.

In the Boat Shop

Small Craft Collection Tour: May 5, August 11, November 3. Fee: FreeA curator will take you behind the scenes to discuss the design/construction of nearly 100 small boats.

Oar, Paddle & Spar Making: June 30, July 1 and July 7, 8. Fee: $125Learn to use a variety of tools to craft an elegant paddle, spar, or pair of oars.

Maritime Sketchbook onHyde StreetPier: Saturday, August 18, 9am-5pm. Fee: $95 Bring simple sketches to life with watercolor washes, and a maritime color palette. Tips and demonstrations on sketching the waterfront: depicting moving water and reflections, identifying boats and ships, and capturing the character of piers and pilings. All levels welcome. Accessible.

These educational programs are presented in cooperation with the non-profit San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. For more information about the Association, please visit their homepage at http://www.maritime.org.